Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering & Computing, DCU.

We have a vibrant research environment and offer many opportunities for talented researchers.

Finding a Research Position at DCU

If you are interested in pursuing your research interests in DCU, we suggest you begin by checking our Vacancies  page for a list of available positions. 

If you do not find the post you are looking, click on the appropriate category below, for advice pertinent to your level of experience. 

If you still have not found the information you require, contact

Prospective Post-Doctoral Researchers

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Have a look at our Research Overview  page for links to our School research pages, and our research centres.

- From there go to the opportunities/vacancies sections of these websites.  These may have additional advertised positions

- Check individual and group pages, as they may also have advertised positions.

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If you are interested in working with a particular group, but they have not advertised any vacancies, contact the group leader.  They may have an unadvertised vacancy, or you may be able to apply for a fellowship with the support of the group leader.  Click here for information on the fellowships which are open to Post-Doctoral Researchers.

Prospective Lecturers/Senior Researchers

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Have a look at our Research Overview  page for links to our School research pages, and our research centres.

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If you are interested in working with a particular School or Research Centre, but they have not advertised any vacancies, contact the Head of School or Centre Director.  You may be able to apply for funding with the support of the School or Centre.  Click here for information on the funding which is open to Prospective Lecturers/Senior Researchers. 

Prospective Professorial Researchers

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Have a look at our Research Overview  page for links to our School research pages, and our research centres.

2. 

If you are interested in working with a particular School or Research Centre, but they have not advertised any vacancies, contact the Head of School or Centre Director.  You may be able to apply for funding with the support of the School or Centre.  Click here for information on the funding which is open to Prospective Professorial Researchers. 

Prospective Visiting Researchers

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Have a look at our Research Overview  page for links to our School research pages, and our research centres.

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If you are interested in working with a particular research group contact the Head of the group.  You may be able to apply for visitors funding with the support of the group leader.  Click here for information on the funding which is open to Prospective Visiting Researchers. 

Other Information

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